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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Nagamani Ng

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Exp 16 years

Cholesterol Medications Giving Me Flu Like Symtoms

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Dr.     Meriton Siqeca MD

I am 69 years old on Crestor tablets for high cholesterol . I am taking 10 Mg daily for 5 years. I ... a bad flu and cold three weeks ago.Is my side effects caused by Crestor or due to my flu which I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meriton Siqeca ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

I TAKE LIVALO FOR CHOLESTEROL . THE OTHER DRUGS I TRIED, STATIN DRUGS I BELIEVE, MADE ME HURT LIKE I HAVE THE FLU. MY INSURANCE IS GIVING ME A FIT ABOUT LIVALO & I HAVE TO PAY $250 FOR IT. IS... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Gopi A MD

deaths (father and three uncles) from heart attack . Cholesterol very high, currently taking 20mg Crestor and diet severely modified over the past few months to try and get cholesterol under control ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gopi A ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef MD

cholesterol and I am taking lisinopril , metformin and simvastatin . I went to the doctor 2 months ago because of flu and heavy cough and and my voice was harsh. He prescribed me to take antibiotic. I took... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Tauseef ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Albana Sejdini MD

Sudden severe chills . No Flu no other illnesses. I have high cholesterol , high blood pressure , and I am a type II diabetic. All have been under control for several years. This has happened a couple ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Albana Sejdini ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr.       Harry Maheshwari MD

I have been taking generic Lipitor since June. Lately had a lot of Achy ness, muscles,felt like flu. Was only taking 10 mg per day. stopped the drug and feel much better. cholesterol was down to 99, my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harry Maheshwari ( Dentist)
Dr. Shailja Puri Wahal MD

: Cholesterol 206 HDL Cholesterol 23 Immature Grans (ABS) 0.2 Immature Granulocytes 3 PH 8.5 Triglycerides 423 January 8th-13th I have the stomach flu and on the 16th I had my blood test . ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shailja Puri Wahal ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr. SUHAS CHAUHAN MD

My wife is suffering from the flu for the last 2 days. she is taking medicine for high blood pressure, Cholesterol, celexa, Hormones and lorazepam. right now she is taking over the counter Coricidin ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. SUHAS CHAUHAN ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

cholesterol control. Presently I have a low grade fever with cough, sneezing, and lots of congestion and mucus. Is it OK to take Dayquil Cold & Flu with these meds? Thank you ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Sunil Jangid MD

the flu or other illnesses? She also has high cholesterol ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunil Jangid ( HIV AIDS Specialist)